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A little over three years ago, as DIna and I were getting things ready for our wedding, I made a crucial mistake that I regret so much to this day. Back then, photography was more of a hobby than anything else for me, so as I started researching for wedding photographers, I made the classic mistake of focusing on PRICE. What was I thinking??!?!!? I'll explain why I say this...
Of course, a budget is super important to most couples, especially during this crazy economy. We were trying to stay at a certain budget, but we also wanted our wedding to be a beautiful, amazing day not just for us, but also for our family and guests. We found a dream location/venue, we had some yummy food, lots of colorful flowers, etc.etc. But when it came to finding a photographer, I have to admit....I mostly thought with my wallet!
IF ONLY...I could go back and focus more of the budget on our wedding photographer :( Don't get me wrong, we had an "ok" photographer. He took plenty of photos, I bought the disk of the hi-resolution images, he got them to us quickly....but EACH and EVERY time I look through them, I get so annoyed at myself! Memories fade, people forget what the food tasted like, what the flowers arrangements looked like, how cool the dj was,....the ONLY thing anybody has to remember from their wedding day is the PHOTOS!
So, if you or anybody you know is getting cheap-o about their wedding photog, remind them of this. I wish someone had brought this to our attention back then. We learned the hard way :( Were not saying to spend tons and tons of money, especially if you dont have it, but what we are saying is that usually, if you spend as much as you can on the wedding photorapher, you'll probably be happier with that decision in the long run.
I thought it would be cool to post a few links to a few big-name wedding photographers that we would have hired to shoot our wedding.....if only.....
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www.theimageisfound.com
These are the photographers that made me realize that wedding photography can be breath-taking, extremely creative, unique, fun, happy, real, and very profitable. I believe his understanding and "use of light" is the best in the business. Not to mention his great processing style and awesome compositions...
Of course, a budget is super important to most couples, especially during this crazy economy. We were trying to stay at a certain budget, but we also wanted our wedding to be a beautiful, amazing day not just for us, but also for our family and guests. We found a dream location/venue, we had some yummy food, lots of colorful flowers, etc.etc. But when it came to finding a photographer, I have to admit....I mostly thought with my wallet!
IF ONLY...I could go back and focus more of the budget on our wedding photographer :( Don't get me wrong, we had an "ok" photographer. He took plenty of photos, I bought the disk of the hi-resolution images, he got them to us quickly....but EACH and EVERY time I look through them, I get so annoyed at myself! Memories fade, people forget what the food tasted like, what the flowers arrangements looked like, how cool the dj was,....the ONLY thing anybody has to remember from their wedding day is the PHOTOS!
So, if you or anybody you know is getting cheap-o about their wedding photog, remind them of this. I wish someone had brought this to our attention back then. We learned the hard way :( Were not saying to spend tons and tons of money, especially if you dont have it, but what we are saying is that usually, if you spend as much as you can on the wedding photorapher, you'll probably be happier with that decision in the long run.
I thought it would be cool to post a few links to a few big-name wedding photographers that we would have hired to shoot our wedding.....if only.....
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www.theimageisfound.com
These are the photographers that made me realize that wedding photography can be breath-taking, extremely creative, unique, fun, happy, real, and very profitable. I believe his understanding and "use of light" is the best in the business. Not to mention his great processing style and awesome compositions...
-Sean Flanigan
This guy is from Seattle and if I could go back and choose someone to shoot our wedding.....this is the man! He has an unbelievable way of "telling a story" with his imagery and does tons of series & sequence images that are great. The album previews he puts up on his blog look amazing. His work is very editorial, with great style and just a hip journalistic twist. Dina and I have agreed that next time he's in town, or next time were in Seattle, were gonna have him take our portraits :)
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Ok, I'll post a few more on another day, this is taking too long and I have lots of work to do! But do yourself a favor and look through their photo galleries and blogs. Amazing amazing amazing work, be prepared to be inspired or be prepared to kick yourself for not hiring these guys!
This guy is from Seattle and if I could go back and choose someone to shoot our wedding.....this is the man! He has an unbelievable way of "telling a story" with his imagery and does tons of series & sequence images that are great. The album previews he puts up on his blog look amazing. His work is very editorial, with great style and just a hip journalistic twist. Dina and I have agreed that next time he's in town, or next time were in Seattle, were gonna have him take our portraits :)
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Ok, I'll post a few more on another day, this is taking too long and I have lots of work to do! But do yourself a favor and look through their photo galleries and blogs. Amazing amazing amazing work, be prepared to be inspired or be prepared to kick yourself for not hiring these guys!
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Here is a slideshow of the ultra-cute and cuddly Vargas twins, Ethan and Elias. It was quite an experience shooting 5 month old twins, basically, it's twice the work! But we had a great time with mom, dad and the boys.
Click HERE to check out the slideshow.
**On a sidenote....this slideshow software is still new to us, so we're still learning how to best "tweak" the images so they look their best on your screen. There's a lot to take into consideration, like so many different resolutions, screen size, download speed, etc.etc. So, I've tried to find a "quality" that will not only look good, but download quite fast. So, if slideshow takes a little while to start, just please be patient, it's worth it :)
Click HERE to check out the slideshow.
**On a sidenote....this slideshow software is still new to us, so we're still learning how to best "tweak" the images so they look their best on your screen. There's a lot to take into consideration, like so many different resolutions, screen size, download speed, etc.etc. So, I've tried to find a "quality" that will not only look good, but download quite fast. So, if slideshow takes a little while to start, just please be patient, it's worth it :)
Christal G!:
That was just so beautiful. I love the pictures with their tongues out and the others with their feet touching. What a beautiful family. the ones at the end with the parents are very nice too!
(08.02.09)
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I've been busy trying to finish up the blog post for Ethan and Elias, aka the Vargas twins! I'm almost done, there are a bunch of great images, here's two that caught my attention early on. Check back soon for the full post.
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As I was looking through some video clips from our point-n-shoot camera, I found a couple of videos from Montserrat, Spain. I thought I'd share them just in case anybody reading this is thinking of going near Barcelona. About 45 minutes from the city, resides this amazing little city that seems to grow from within the rocky mountains that surround it. The drive out there is beautiful but the view from the city plaza is something that is worth the half-day excursion out there. Photos and video can only give a hint of the amazing-ness of this place!
Btw, you can see the original post from Montserrat on the old blog. I indicated with a blue arrow on the sepia-toned photo where we were at when we took these photos and videos...check it out.....
Btw, you can see the original post from Montserrat on the old blog. I indicated with a blue arrow on the sepia-toned photo where we were at when we took these photos and videos...check it out.....
Here's a few photos from Montserrat that I had not posted on the old blog.
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MONTSERRAT ROCKS!
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This Saturday we have the pleasure of shooting Carlos & Darlene's wedding! We have no doubt that, although it will be like 110degrees, we're going to have a wonderful, fun, full-of-laughs time with Carlos and Darlene.
We shot their engagment session the other day and we had such an easy, relaxed time while shooting their engagement session. Why? Because they're just awesome peeps. They were up for anything and we're in an awesome mood throughout the session. That's the kind of clients we love!
I decided to try out this "blogshow" feature of our new blog.....check it out....
We shot their engagment session the other day and we had such an easy, relaxed time while shooting their engagement session. Why? Because they're just awesome peeps. They were up for anything and we're in an awesome mood throughout the session. That's the kind of clients we love!
I decided to try out this "blogshow" feature of our new blog.....check it out....
Darlene:
u guys are awsome! thank you so much! i love all the pix
(07.21.09)
Christal G!:
LOL You said NO DOUBT!!! why does this guy look familiar? hmmmm If you pay- I'll take Dina to see a REAL ND show and you won't have to sit thru it and suffer. Yes!? OK!!!!
(07.22.09)
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I COMPLETELY agree with you. I think Pictures are the most important thing to focus on and spend money on when it comes to once in a lifetime events.. I would personally make that myTOP PRIORITY. And as amazing as those shots are, The ones you have taken are right up there Abraham. You would definitely be my photgrapher the day I find prince charming! You work is amazing Abraham and DINA ;-) The pictures you captured of my son... Are beyond amazing and priceless.
(08.05.09)